awkwardly
38
2.7
- adverb
- /ˈɔːkwərdli/
:
torpemente
- Like we all go down awkwardly when we slip, right?
- sit awkwardly
- fit awkwardly
- awkwardly positioned
And he said no or like, you know, awkwardly saying no thanks.
- And he said no or like, you know, awkwardly saying no thanks.
- He then like awkwardly took my number because he then felt like he had to.
- And we're like kind of hugging and kind of kissing, but like super awkwardly.
- And part of you was just sort of awkwardly trying to deal with the fact that you were looking at a dead body.
- And she runs over and just starts talking to you and kissing this baby who is in this car seat that I'm awkwardly holding.
- Why was the viewing angle so awkwardly on high?
- So so that was like a a process that, you know, is kind of awkwardly and be begrudgingly negotiating.
Examples
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And part of you was just sort of awkwardly trying to deal with the fact that you were looking at a dead body.
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He awkwardly apologized for spilling coffee on her shirt.
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And he said no or like, you know, awkwardly saying no thanks.
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But when we get out of the car in Vegas, just awkwardly give him a big hug.
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He then like awkwardly took my number because he then felt like he had to.
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I went in awkwardly and just hugged them and I said I love so bad.
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Frankel rushed over to me and tried awkwardly to cover me with his body.
Fiction book (1992) -
Then, staring straight ahead, he stumbled awkwardly through the crowd, weaving toward the door.
Fiction book (1990) -
Mr. McCoy puts his arm around him and hugs him awkwardly but effectively.
Fiction book (1990) -
Quaid leans over the driver's seat and awkwardly turns the steering joystick.
Fiction book (1990)
Synonyms
26
3.4
In a way that makes a person feel uncomfortable or awkward
25
4.4
In a way that is not relaxed, often because of pain or to seem formal
19
4.2
In a worried or uncomfortable way
14
3.2
In a slow, unsure way because of doubt
13
3.5
In a way that makes you feel embarrassed
12
2.8
In an awkward way that shows little skill or control
1
5.5
In a clumsy way that is not graceful
1
7.1
In a rude or unfriendly way
1
6.5
In an awkward or clumsy way
1
4.8
In an awkward, clumsy way that is not smooth
1
7.3
In a stiff, awkward way that shows no feeling
1
8.8
In a stiff, formal way that does not feel natural
1
4.6
In a way that shows someone is shy or awkward
In a clumsy way that causes problems
In a clumsy, hesitant way when someone moves or speaks
In an awkward or wrong way that causes trouble
In a way that makes people feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
In a clumsy or awkward way
Antonyms
How Clumsy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Awkwardly comes from an old word awk that meant 'turned the wrong way', like the familiar word awry, giving the image of something off-balance or uncomfortable. So, to do something awkwardly is to move or behave in a clumsy or socially uncomfortable way.